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PAD302Management Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Traditioanl Administration System in Nigeria

This course, Traditional Administrative Systems in Nigeria, is designed for students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration. It provides a comprehensive review of the historical analysis of pre-colonial political, social, economic, cultural, judicial, and administrative systems of various ethnic groups in Nigeria. The course explores the history of conquests by traditional rulers and the relevance of traditional administration in contemporary democracy.

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45h

Study Time

13

Weeks

3h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Traditional AdministrationPre-Colonial NigeriaAdministrative SystemsNigerian HistoryPublic Administration

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Traditional Administrative Systems

2

Pre-Colonial Political Structures

3

Cultural Influences on Administration

4

Evolution of Traditional Rulership

5

Traditional Governance in Nigeria

6

Traditional conflict resolution methods

Total Topics6 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Public Administrator

Apply your skills in this growing field

Policy Analyst

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Community Development Officer

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Governance Expert

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Conflict Resolution Specialist

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

GovernmentNon-Governmental OrganizationsCommunity DevelopmentTraditional InstitutionsResearch and Academia

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Traditional Administrative System

2h

Unit 1: Traditional Administrative System

2 study hours

•Read the introduction to understand the importance of culture and tradition in traditional administrative systems.
•Define culture and tradition, and explain their influence on societal administration.
•Differentiate between public administration and traditional administration.

Week

2

Module 1: Traditional Administrative System

2h

Unit 2: Characteristic of Precolonial Traditional Administrative System

2 study hours

•Discuss the characteristics of pre-colonial traditional administrative systems.
•Analyze the nature of traditional rulership in the postcolonial era.
•Evaluate the differences between Yoruba and Igbo traditional administrative systems.

Week

3

Module 1: Traditional Administrative System

2h

Unit 3: Traditional Rulers in The Contemporary Nigeria

2 study hours

•Examine the role of traditional rulers in contemporary Nigeria.
•Discuss the functions of traditional rulers in community development.
•Analyze the roles of traditional rulers in security administration.

Week

4

Module 2: The Kanem Bornu Empire

2h

Unit 1: The Kanem Bornu Empire

2 study hours

•Discuss the contributions of early rulers of the Kanem Bornu Empire.
•Analyze the historical background of the Kanem Bornu Empire.
•Evaluate the performance of early and later rulers.

Week

5

Module 2: The Kanem Bornu Empire

2h

Unit 2: The Kanem Bornu Empire

2 study hours

•Discuss the contributions of Ali Ghaji to the development of Kanem Bornu.
•Analyze the role of Mai Idris Alooma in the development of Kanem Bornu.
•Evaluate the performance of early and later rulers.

Week

6

Module 2: The Kanem Bornu Empire

2h

Unit 3: Organisation of The Kanem- Bornu Empire

2 study hours

•Discuss the political and military organization of the Kanem Bornu Empire.
•Analyze the performance of Al-Kanemi.
•Evaluate the political administration of the Kanem Bornu Empire.

Week

7

Module 2: The Kanem Bornu Empire

2h

Unit 4: The Last Phase of the Kanem-Bornu Empire

2 study hours

•Discuss the last phase of the Kanem-Bornu Empire.
•Analyze the tenure of one leader of the Kanem Bornu Empire.
•Evaluate the performance of early and later rulers.

Week

8

Module 2: The Kanem Bornu Empire

2h

Unit 5: The Sayfawa Dynasty

2 study hours

•Discuss the last phase of the Kanem-Bornu Empire.
•Analyze the tenure of one leader of the Kanem Bornu Empire.
•Evaluate the performance of early and later rulers.

Week

9

Module 3: The Hausa and the Fulani kingdom

2h

Unit 1: The Hausa and the Fulani kingdom

2 study hours

•Discuss the contributions of outstanding rulers of the Hausa and Fulani Empire.
•Analyze the traditional administration of the Hausa and Fulani Empire.
•Evaluate the consequences of the Fulani conquest of Hausaland.

Week

10

Module 3: The Hausa and the Fulani kingdom

2h

Unit 2: Growth and Organisation of the Hausa and the Fulani Kingdom

2 study hours

•Discuss the contributions of outstanding rulers of the Hausa and Fulani Empire.
•Analyze the traditional administration of the Hausa and Fulani Empire.
•Evaluate the consequences of the Fulani conquest of Hausaland.

Week

11

Module 3: The Hausa and the Fulani kingdom

2h

Unit 3: Some Outstanding Hausa Rulers

2 study hours

•Discuss the contributions of outstanding rulers of the Hausa and Fulani Empire.
•Analyze the traditional administration of the Hausa and Fulani Empire.
•Evaluate the consequences of the Fulani conquest of Hausaland.

Week

12

Module 3: The Hausa and the Fulani kingdom

2h

Unit 4: Fulani Conquest of Hausaland

2 study hours

•Discuss the contributions of outstanding rulers of the Hausa and Fulani Empire.
•Analyze the traditional administration of the Hausa and Fulani Empire.
•Evaluate the consequences of the Fulani conquest of Hausaland.

Week

13

Final Revision

4h

Final Revision

4 study hours

•Review all modules and units.
•Work on assignments and prepare for final examinations.

This study schedule is in beta and may not be accurate. Please use it as a guide and consult the course outline for the most accurate information.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create comparative charts outlining the administrative structures of Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa-Fulani systems.

2

Focus on the roles and functions of traditional rulers in pre-colonial and post-colonial Nigeria.

3

Develop timelines of key events in the Kanem-Bornu and Oyo Empires.

4

Practice essay questions comparing and contrasting centralized and decentralized administrative systems.

5

Review the impact of colonialism on traditional administrative systems in Nigeria.

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